79556 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79556 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79556 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79556 is 4.1%.
| Population | 12,621 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.77% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,897 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,403 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $423,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.53% |
79556 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,049 | 63.8% |
| Black | 708 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,881 | 30.99% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79556 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 749 | 37.19% |
| Black | 129 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,115 | 55.36% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
79556 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 646 | 9.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 799 | 12.3% |
| High School Diploma | 2,278 | 35.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 80 | 1.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 497 | 7.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,189 | 18.31% |
| Associates Degree | 703 | 10.83% |
| Masters Degree | 188 | 2.89% |
| Professional Degree | 54 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 60 | 0.92% |